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Fat's BackRoom, Akron, OH

Fat's BackRoom

4.4
4.4
21 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1820 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313-4808

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
We are currently taking reservations online through Open Table as well as phone reservations by calling us at 330-929-7875. Walk in customers are welcome too.

Traditional Italian Fare with a great wine selection. Located in the Merriman Valley Akron, Ohio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Grill, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Cuyahoga Falls
  • Cross street
    FAT's "Backroom" Entrance located on North side of Todaro's Party Center
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 21 people are saying

Fat's BackRoom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Food

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Akron

    Best Food

  • Akron

    Best Ambiance

  • Akron

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fat's BackRoom is a "hidden gem" offering "incredible food and service" in an elegant setting. Guests rave about the "amazing" calamari, artichokes, and pasta. While occasionally busy, the staff remains "friendly and professional." The "attentive" service and "fantastic" dining experience make it perfect for celebrations, with "substantial" portions and fair pricing.
21 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at FAT’s & was a wonderful dining experience! Making reservations again to celebrate a family birthday & looking forward to another great time!

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    Cleveland25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very filled. The service was overwhelmed and doing the best they could. If you have plenty of time, definitely go there.. The food is delicious. The calamari and artichokes are to die for. Three out of four meals were very good. We will be back, but not when they are at capacity.

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  3. Bree

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and it was amazing!!! Will recommend to friends and family!

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  4. Markp

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome find in this private dinning space tucked away in the back of a party center. Incredible food and service. Elegant settings at each table.

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  5. Takiyah

    Cleveland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem in the valley. Beautiful restaurant with outstanding service and food. Will be back.

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  6. Kenneth VIP

    Cleveland25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, oh wow! The calamari and artichoke appetizers were amazing. The four huge scallops were to die for, and the pasta bolognese was right out of Italy. The wine price for the Austin Hope Cab was at retail - what a super surprise. Keenan's service was professional, caring, and fantastic. My only suggestion was that the front "red" entrance was tacky and the back parking lot was way too dark. We are definitely coming back. Got to believe this is the best Italian food in Akron.

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  7. Patty

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great atmosphere and the food was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive...but not too much. The kitchen was able to accomodate my husbands request for a special salad. If you are looking for a place to go for a nice, quiet dinner, this is the place!

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  8. Megan

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fiancé and I went for a date night and we had the best time! The food was great. Will go back!

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  9. Scotty

    Phoenix1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived on time for our 5:30 reservation. The host and server were friendly and professional. The restaurant was relatively empty for they just recently opened for the day. It took 30-45 minutes to receive our drinks. By now the room was filling with guests. You could tell the staff was overwhelmed. After another significant amount of time, we finally had the opportunity to order food which was delicious. The appetizer came out with the meal, the timing was disappointing. The server did remove the app from the bill. Overall, my table of 2 was there for 2.5 hours as a result of what must have been a short-staffed crew. The facility either needed to stop taking walk-ins or hault reservations in advance. Our date night-out turned into annoying test of patience. Chalk it as our first and last visit. The food was great, but not worth a 2.5 hour visit.

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  10. brian VIP

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An unexpected gem! Discovered Fats Back Room when we were trying to find a Valentines night out. Everyone was so friendly and the food was amazing. The wine recommendation from the owner was spot on. It was a busy night with some service hiccups, but willing to overlook any slight delays. We will be back again and then again it was so good.

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FAQs

Fat's BackRoom offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 929-7875.

Fat's BackRoom is rated 4.4 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Akron
  5. Cuyahoga Falls

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Booked 2 times today
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1820 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313-4808

Additional information

  • Cross street
    FAT's "Backroom" Entrance located on North side of Todaro's Party Center
  • Neighborhood
    Cuyahoga Falls
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Grill, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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